Daily
Mishawaka
Wednesday, June 11th, 2025
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Daily Mishawaka.
Good morning, Mishawaka. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Retrofest is a summer throwback event set for Saturday, June 14th — from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. — at Ironworks Plaza in Mishawaka, offering live retro music with scheduled acts, free video arcades, food trucks, and photo opportunities while tickets cost $5 in advance or $10 at the gate and children twelve and under attend free with an adult. This cashless festival is presented by local partners and promises nostalgic entertainment for families and friends. City of Mishawaka
- ➤ United Way of St. Joseph County will transform a historic building into a new neighbor center using a $400,000 grant from Humana Healthy Horizons—this center will offer bilingual early childhood education from El Campito, senior services from Real Services, parenting programs from Brain Train, and WIC support for moms and babies. Construction will resume once an additional $1.5 million in funding is raised and will include a public park and outdoor play area for the community. ABC57
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ First Farmers Bank and Trust is offering its interactive Spark Financial Literacy program to local kindergarten through fifth grade students to teach money management skills. The program provides age-appropriate learning packets—covering topics from coin recognition to budgeting exercises—to help students build real-life financial habits. Michiana Business News
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ ABC57 hosted a Taxing Times panel Q&A with local tax experts St. Joseph County Assessor Michael Castellon, Correct Tax Property L.L.C. Founder Beth Szweda, and Notre Dame Accounting Professor Jamie O'Brien taking viewer questions alongside anchors Brianna Clark and Brian Conybeare. The segment — which focused on tax and property issues — aimed to give clear guidance to local residents. ABC57
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The St. Joseph County Department of Infrastructure, Planning, and Growth announced that Redwood Road will be closed between Stanton Road and Tyler Road from June 16 to June 30 for a utility pole replacement — local drivers should plan for alternate routes. ABC57
- ➤ On June 9, the Tippecanoe-Chapman Regional Sewer District extended sewer connection deadlines to Aug. 30 for contracts A, B, and C and annexed a property from a local homeowner with a failing septic system—board members also addressed equipment repairs and planned upgrades, and they will meet again Monday, July 16 at 6:30 p.m. InkFreeNews
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health officials said the Immunization clinic at 219 Lincolnway West in Mishawaka closed on Monday due to funding issues and the Vital Records office at the same location will close on June 20. Residents needing immunizations should schedule an appointment at the South Bend office at 227 W. Jefferson Blvd + located on the 9th floor of the County City Building. ABC57
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Jaraan Cornell, a South Bend basketball star and local coach — who played at Clay High and worked at the Boys and Girls Club — died of natural causes at his home while under a doctor's care and will have his funeral at Faith Alive Ministries on June 23. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR This compact, easy-to-use rangefinder is packed with features like slope adjustment, flag-lock with vibration feedback, and a USB-C rechargeable battery. Lightweight and accurate, it’s a great choice for casual or beginner golfers looking for reliable performance. The Buy
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Daily Mishawaka.
-
Preparing for Childbirth Workshop
9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. — Memorial Hospital — Registration required — Learn about childbirth experiences through hands-on activities and expert discussions.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
A Budget-Friendly Golf Rangefinder with Premium Features
The REVASRI NK‑1000 rangefinder is a surprisingly capable option for golfers who want accuracy without spending a fortune.
Priced under $50, it includes features like slope adjustment, flag-lock with vibration feedback, and a rechargeable USB-C battery. Plus, it’s compact and lightweight, easily locks onto targets, and seamlessly switches between yards and meters. It’s a great pick for casual or new golfers looking for reliable performance at a wallet-friendly price point.
Bonus: Shop more top-rated and best-selling golf products.
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Daily Mishawaka.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Writers live twice.
~ Natalie Goldberg
About Daily Mishawaka
Welcome to the Daily Mishawaka, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Mishawaka, Indiana community. If you like the Daily Mishawaka, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Mishawaka.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Mishawaka and across Indiana. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Mishawaka
A free Mishawaka community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailymishawaka.com/sitemap